Colt New Line revolvers explained (HLebooks.com)

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Field dismounting of the Colt New Line revolver

Schematic of the Colt New Line caliber .38RF early model
Cylinder axis pin bolt in the big calibers
Fine adjustment of the "go through" cylinder axis pin bolt
Cylinder axis pin bolt of the small calibers
Withdrawal of the cylinder out of the frame
Lowering of the cylinder stop piece

Advance dismounting of the Colt New Line revolver (1)

Dismounting of the grip plates
Material of the grip plates
Removal of the side cover plate
Detachment of the hand spring
Disconnection of the main spring from the hammer
Unscrewing of the trigger axis screw

Advance dismounting of the Colt New Line revolver (2)

Removal of the hand
Removal of the hammer
Removal of the main spring
Dismounting of the trigger
Trigger of the first type with two leaf springs
Trigger of the second type with a single leaf spring

Advance dismounting of the Colt New Line revolver (3)

Removal of the cylinder stop of first type
Removal of the cylinder stop of second type
Dismounting of the loading gate
Interlocking of the loading gate axis pin with the axis pin of the cylinder stop
Reassembly tips
Colt New Line of the first type in caliber .30RF (index of parts)
Colt New Line of the second type in caliber .38RF (index of parts)

Functioning of the Colt New Line revolver (1)

Rimfire or center-fire ignition
Loading cartridges in the chambers
Release of the cylinder for loading (first type)
Release of the cylinder for loading (second type)

Functioning of the Colt New Line revolver (2)

Why a cylinder stop of the second type ?
Shooter's finger preventing the stop piece to easily rotate downward
Shooting with a Colt New Line revolver
Newly made reloadable shells
41RF test kit
380CF Long test kit
Source to find RF and CF cartridges components
Safety of the Colt New Line revolver

Functioning of the Colt New Line revolver (3)

Rotation of the cylinder by the hammer hand
Lines of drag of the stop piece on the surface of the cylinder
Hand's upper portion preventing counterclockwise return of the cylinder
Falling of the hammer from its cock notch (first type)
Traces of wear on the left arm extremity of the stop piece
Falling of the hammer from its cock notch (second type)
Beveled area on the right side of the hammer
Interaction of the hammer stud with the cylinder stop piece

Markings found on the Colt New Line revolvers (1)

Usual locations of the serial number
Colt firm markings
Caliber mention markings

Markings found on the Colt New Line revolvers (2)

Patent markings
Colt inspectors markings
Foreign proof marks
English Proof mark and View mark
B. Kittredge & Co markings
F. J. Baker of London marking
L. CHOBERT ARQR 16 R. LAFAYETTE PARIS
Henri FAURE LEPAGE à PARIS

Evolution of the Colt New Line model (1)

Colt New Line revolver in caliber .22 (first and second type)
Production of the New Line in caliber .22
Colt New Line revolver in caliber .30RF (second type only)
Production of the New Line in caliber .30
Rare barrel of 1 1/2" length
Colt New Line revolver in caliber .32RF and .32CF (Both types)
Production of the New Line in caliber .32 rimfire and center-fire

Evolution of the Colt New Line model (2)

Colt New Line revolver in caliber .38RF and .38CF (Both types)
Various barrel lengths
Production of the New Line in caliber .38 rimfire and center-fire
Colt New Line revolver in caliber .41RF and .41CF (Both types)
Various barrel lengths
Production of the New Line in caliber .41 rimfire and center-fire

Evolution of the Colt New Line model (3)

Colt New Line House
Colt New Line Police